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The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis and Women’s Mental Health: PCOS, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, and PerimenopauseThe authors review basic neuroendocrine function and the evidence base of hormonal contribution to psychiatric symptoms in PCOS, PMDD, and perimenopause. They also offer strategies for psychiatrists for both clinical assessment and management of women with neuroendocrine dysfunction.
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The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis and Women’s Mental Health: PCOS, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, and PerimenopauseThe authors review basic neuroendocrine function and the evidence base of hormonal contribution to psychiatric symptoms in PCOS, PMDD, and perimenopause. They also offer strategies for psychiatrists for both clinical assessment and management of women with neuroendocrine dysfunction.
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4 Clinical Reports on Brain StimulationThis slideshow provides a snapshot of innovative alternatives to traditional treatments for psychiatric disorders.
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The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis and Women’s Mental Health: PCOS, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, and PerimenopauseThe authors review basic neuroendocrine function and the evidence base of hormonal contribution to psychiatric symptoms in PCOS, PMDD, and perimenopause. They also offer strategies for psychiatrists for both clinical assessment and management of women with neuroendocrine dysfunction.
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What Psychiatrists Need to Know About Transcranial Direct Current StimulationTranscranial direct current stimulation is a battery-powered noninvasive device used to treat a range of neuropsychiatric disorders. Details here.
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and SchizophreniaThis article describes challenges for psychiatrists striving to ensure informed consent for, and for patients who may lack full appreciation of the risks and benefits of, neurostimulation.
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Left to Their Own Devices: Issues in the Informed Consent Process for Transcranial Direct Current StimulationThere is a growing trend for patients to obtain and use tDCS devices without the interposition of a psychiatrist filling the traditional medical-legal role of learned intermediary. The authors explore various issues.
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and SchizophreniaThis article describes challenges for psychiatrists striving to ensure informed consent for, and for patients who may lack full appreciation of the risks and benefits of, neurostimulation.
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What Psychiatrists Need to Know About Transcranial Direct Current StimulationTranscranial direct current stimulation is a battery-powered noninvasive device used to treat a range of neuropsychiatric disorders. Details here.
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Deep Brain Stimulation for Memory DeficitsHere: a review of the neurobiology and circuitry behind memory as well as current studies involving neuromodulation for memory disorders.
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Psychiatry and the Media: The Radio as a Psychoeducation Tool for the PublicPsyched! podcast hosts interview Carol A. Bernstein, MD, who makes the case for psychiatrists using their voice to help psychiatric patients and families.
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What Psychiatrists Need to Know About Transcranial Direct Current StimulationTranscranial direct current stimulation is a battery-powered noninvasive device used to treat a range of neuropsychiatric disorders. Details here.
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and SchizophreniaThis article describes challenges for psychiatrists striving to ensure informed consent for, and for patients who may lack full appreciation of the risks and benefits of, neurostimulation.
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What Psychiatrists Need to Know About Transcranial Direct Current StimulationTranscranial direct current stimulation is a battery-powered noninvasive device used to treat a range of neuropsychiatric disorders. Details here.
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The Mind and Music of BeethovenA psychiatrist speaks about the life of the composer whose career was derailed by deafness.
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Treating the Sickest: Why Does the US Lag Behind?How to decrease recidivism for individuals with serious mental illnesses who are released from jails or prisons or discharged from hospitals? Here are several effective mechanisms.
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Personalized Medicine in Psychiatry: The Tangible and Immeasurable Benefits of Measurement-Based CareThe era of evidence-based best practices has arrived, and psychiatry needs to get on board.
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Mini Quiz: Panic DisorderSome patients with panic disorder have chronic, persistent symptoms. Take the quiz and learn more.
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Borderline Personality Disorder: Treatment Resistance ReconsideredWhile treatment of bipolar disorder challenging , the notion that it is treatment resistant is contradicted by longitudinal and treatment research that indicates high rates of remission over time, moderate rates of recovery, and significant response to structured treatments tailored to symptoms.
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Treatment-Resistant Bulimia Nervosa: Clinical Implications and Future DirectionsDialectical behavior therapy may be particularly effective in mitigating biologically-driven vulnerabilities, and zonisamide and lamotrigine may play a role.
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Borderline Personality Disorder: Treatment Resistance ReconsideredWhile treatment of bipolar disorder challenging , the notion that it is treatment resistant is contradicted by longitudinal and treatment research that indicates high rates of remission over time, moderate rates of recovery, and significant response to structured treatments tailored to symptoms.
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13 Contributing Factors to Treatment-Resistant Bipolar DisorderSeveral non-biological factors often contribute significantly to treatment resistance.
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Treatment-Resistant Bulimia Nervosa: Clinical Implications and Future DirectionsDialectical behavior therapy may be particularly effective in mitigating biologically-driven vulnerabilities, and zonisamide and lamotrigine may play a role.
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Higher Levels of Care for Eating Disorders: A Practical GuideEating disorders (ED) are associated with significant comorbid psychopathology and the most extensive medical complications of any psychiatric disorder.
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The Finer Points of Treatment ResistanceWhen patients endure repeated trials of medications to no avail in the areas of PTSD, panic disorder, bulimia nervosa, and other illnesses, psychiatrists are there.
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Treatment-Resistant Bulimia Nervosa: Clinical Implications and Future DirectionsDialectical behavior therapy may be particularly effective in mitigating biologically-driven vulnerabilities, and zonisamide and lamotrigine may play a role.
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Strategies and Solutions for Switching Antidepressant MedicationsHigh treatment failure rates make it critical for prescribers to know how to safely and effectively switch antidepressants to ensure patient-treatment targets are met.
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Strategies and Solutions for Switching Antidepressant MedicationsHigh treatment failure rates make it critical for prescribers to know how to safely and effectively switch antidepressants to ensure patient-treatment targets are met.
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Measuring Up on Mental Health?Tracking and measuring the nation’s health is no easy undertaking. How are we doing?
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Stress, Neural Plasticity, and Major DepressionA deep dive into the role of stress in the manifestation of depressive symptoms.
